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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 94,719.03, 142,101.93 and 28,158.87

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 94,719.03, 142,101.93 and 28,158.87 is: 42,245.26

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    94,719.03 : 142,101.93 = 28,158.87 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    94,719.03/142,101.93 = 28,158.87/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    94,719.03x = 142,101.93 × 28,158.87
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    94,719.03x = 4,001,429,773.62
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 4,001,429,773.62/94,719.03
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 42,245.26

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